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A Tradition of Learning and Hospitality

Our rich history begins on April 11, 1958, when the Wisconsin Center for Adult Education was dedicated as a “roof over the Wisconsin Idea.” Today, after 60 years out team continues to fulfill our mission to provide an international community of lifelong learners with access to University of Wisconsin resources.

Pyle and Lowell Centers have earned a stellar reputation for first-rate meeting and lodging facilities, event planning and registration services, distance communication technologies, as well as wonderful catering. Now internationally renowned for comfort, convenience, and service to our customers, we have hosted tens of thousands of continuing education and professional development programs and events, ranging from hour long meetings to weeklong multisite conferences.

OUR LOCATIONS

PYLE CENTER

LOWELL CENTER

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

WISCONSIN CENTER

In April 11, 1958, the Wisconsin Center for Adult Education was dedicated as a “roof over the Wisconsin Idea.” In 2018, both Pyle Center and Lowell Center became part of UW-Madison.The Wisconsin Center was modernized and expanded to be rededicated as Pyle Center.

ENVIRONMENTAL INTIATIVES

Here at Pyle and Lowell Centers, we believe in the importance of our environment, and have a number of ongoing initiatives to reduce our environmental impact. Lowell and Pyle Centers both proudly participate in a composting effort and we use compostable disposable napkins and cups. In addition we are constantly finding ways to conserve energy and water as we update our facilities. In partnership with FH King students for Sustainable Agriculture, Pyle Center’s rooftop is home to flowering and edible gardens as well.

Get Started!

Call 608-256-2621 to book a room in our hotel. If you’d like to learn more about our facilities or plan your event, call us at 608-262-0881.

About University of Wisconsin Extension Conference Centers

As "the roof over the Wisconsin Idea," UW-Extension Conference Centers' world-class hospitality services and amenities provide the University of Wisconsin system, state government agencies and Wisconsin's leading educational and nonprofit organizations with a welcoming place to gather, learn and connect.